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Coming up: Afterschool Fun Get Crafty: Monster Marionette on the Urbandale Patch calendar

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Cheers Urbandale! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Afterschool Fun Get Crafty: Monster Marionette
  • Double Booked Evening Book Club
  • Evening Family Storytime

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 73, low: 52.
  • Wednesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.

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  • I want to put a good word on here for J Town automotive.
    The owner and mechanics are all so thorough. They are reasonable. They care about their customers. They do great work so it might take a while to get… (Nextdoor Olmstead Place)
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    Any recommendations for aeration? Were you pleased? Surprises? (Nextdoor Patricia Park)
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🗞 Nearby News

Clive

  • With Senate majority up for grabs, candidates fight for 'kingmaker' voters (heraldsun.com)

Grimes

  • Grimes father sentenced to at least three decades in prison for killing baby (kcau9.com)

West Des Moines

  • Fall construction ramps up in the metro as rain clears out (who13.com)
  • Students weigh policy over school ties in U.S. Senate race (who13.com)
  • Josh Turek, Ashley Hinson talk water quality, cancer in US Senate race (desmoinesregister.com)

Ok Urbandale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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